Senior Environmental Permitting Lead — Hybrid/Remote

Jacobs; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 92,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Environmental Permitting Lead to support planning, permitting, and delivery of electric transmission projects. You will secure environmental approvals and maintain regulatory compliance across project phases from routing through construction and closeout.

You will lead permitting strategies, direct permit applications and analyses, coordinate with regulators and stakeholders, oversee field studies, and mentor staff while ensuring safety and quality standards across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field.
• 8+ years leading strategic environmental permitting on linear infrastructure.
• Experience coordinating with regulators and stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication for executive audiences.

Responsibilities

• Establish permitting strategy, schedules, and risk management for major projects.
• Lead complex permitting matters across jurisdictions and programs.
• Advise leadership on routing, design, schedule, and costs.
• Direct agency engagement and regulator negotiations.
• Provide review of permit applications and analyses.
• Mentor permitting staff and promote best practices.
• Support proposals, client presentations, and business development.
• Represent Jacobs in high-visibility meetings and hearings.

Skills

Environmental permitting leadership

Regulatory strategy development

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an Environmental Permitting Lead to support planning, permitting, and delivery of electric transmission projects. You will secure environmental approvals and maintain regulatory compliance across project phases from routing through construction and closeout.

You will lead permitting strategies, direct permit applications and analyses, coordinate with regulators and stakeholders, oversee field studies, and mentor staff while ensuring safety and quality standards across the